There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Ballybay by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 50m€91–121Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus 32
7h 5m€36–50Drive 320.2 km
- Drive from Cork to Ballybaycar 320.2 km
4h 3m€55–79Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayneybus 32
6h 49m€41–57Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus 32
7h 5m€39–54
Cork to Ballybay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballybay is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballybay is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballybay. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Ballybay via Airport Zone 12 and Castleblayney. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballybay. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Cork and Ballybay is 395 km. The road distance is 320.2 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballybay without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cork to Ballybay, including transfers.
Cork to Ballybay bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Ballybay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballybay is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballybay, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Ballybay via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Ballybay via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 12, and Castleblayney in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Which London airport should I choose?, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Cork to Ballybay bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Cork to Ballybay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballybay is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Cork to Ballybay.
There are 91+ hotels available in Ballybay.